Partnership for the Public Good is a community-based think tank that builds a more just, sustainable, and culturally vibrant Buffalo Niagara through action-oriented research, policy development, and citizen engagement.

A New Home For Action

Since 2007, our work has been dedicated to effecting lasting, positive change in our community. Created with the help of educators, students, volunteers, interns, and independent researchers, our rich body of reports, policy briefs, and fact sheets can now be found in the Buffalo Commons.

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July 25, 2025

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of July 21, 2025

By PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from the major Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check out …

July 22, 2025

New Policy Brief on Failed Tesla Deal Calls for a Fresh Start

On July 21, advocates gathered in front of the Tesla Gigafactory in South Buffalo to call on New York State to uphold our values and do better economic development at the site.

July 18, 2025

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of July 14, 2025

by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from the major Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information about our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check out our guide. As a reminder, …

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The Tesla Plant in Buffalo: Time for a Fresh Start
Building Better Services for New Americans | Buffalo in Transition
Making Water Affordable and Accountable | Buffalo in Transition
Renewing Support for the Arts | Buffalo in Transition
Restoring Trust in City Hall | Buffalo in Transition